(Monday 14 October 2024, Vienna, Austria) Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, ...

The concept of "good fats" and "bad fats" has influenced diet trends, public health policy, and biomedical research for ...

The absorption of fat across the gut wall had been thought to depend on passive diffusion. However, a brain–gut circuit has been found that controls the size of surface area for absorption. A compound ...

A new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

Pairing avocado with certain vegetables can help your body absorb more antioxidants and fat-soluble vitamins. Here are the best foods to eat with avocado—and why the combos work.

Researchers found that adding just a touch of the beloved ingredient to vegetable patties led to higher levels of good-for-you fats and certain antioxidants. Another bonus? They tasted better, too.

"Edible microbeads" that could be added to bubble teas and desserts could be on the horizon to help people with weight loss—much less invasively than current treatments. Researchers have developed ...

Researchers from Tongji University and Nanjing Medical University have developed an innovative method to address obesity by focusing on fat absorption in the small intestine. This advanced ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

There is no specific best time of day to take vitamin K. However, taking it with a high-fat meal can help boost its absorption.